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"Ridin' Solo" (CD single) (by Jason Derulo, R&B/Pop)

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Hip-hop anthem celebrates being single; OK for older kids.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this song is about embracing the single life after a break-up. The language is mostly okay, except for a few s-words in the unedited version. There's one reference to hitting a club, but no mention of drugs or alcohol. The song is about finding a positive in a negative situation, which is always a good lesson for kids.

Positive messages: Semi-positive message about moving on after a break-up.
Positive role models: You gotta give props to someone who takes a negative situation and turns it into something positive.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: S-word four times in unedited version.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: A mention of going out to the club.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about breaking up and moving on. Have you ever felt down after a relationship ended? How did you deal with your feelings? What do you think of the song's message about letting go and moving forward?
  • Jason Derulo has been compared to Michael Jackson. Do you think he deserves this comparison? Does it make you more or less interested in someone's music when you hear them compared to someone else? Why?

What's the story?

What's the story?
"RIDIN' SOLO, "from Jason Derulo's self-titled debut album, is a sleek R&B groove that's about making the best of a break-up. In other words, put on your white leather spike-studded jacket (as Derulo does in the video) and hit the clubs. Derulo's vocals and dance moves are reminiscent of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson. There are some other acoustic and club mixes of the single (as well as an edited version) available as well.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Starting out with gentle vocals pining, "Love may be blind" over a gliding piano, "Ridin' Solo" pulls you in, then quickly moves to a more upbeat, finger-snapping R&B melody.  Derulo conquers the sadness from a break-up and says, "So sorry, but it's over now.../I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine.../I'm ridin' solo." If his falsetto doesn't make you think of M.J., his gangsta hat and dance moves in the video will. Overall this is a fun dance song for older tweens and teens, especially for kids recovering from a broken heart.

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Music Details
Released on: June 22, 2010
Label: Warner Brothers
Genre: R&B/Pop
Edited version available: Yes
This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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kid, 12 years old
12
 
Not for children, iffy for young teens, suitable for older teens.
The strange thing about this song is that it has bad messages, while it also has good messages. There are four uses of strong language in Ridin' Solo. This R&B song may be catchy, but I don't recommend the song to little kids. So I rate it 12+.
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teen, 17 years old
10
 
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pie456
kid, 10 years old
12
 
Awesome Hip-hop song. 4 s--t but you can just listen to the clean.
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movielover45
teen, 14 years old
11
 
Good For Older Kids
This song is very fun and catchy to listen to. It has four s words but is otherwise a very positive song. Download it!
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lil mac
teen, 16 years old
12
 
Catchy, but you dont want your kids singing it in target.
A few bad words, 12+ should be mature enough.
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masterchief117
kid, 12 years old
10
 
great song
great song. 4-s words. theres a cut version.
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HoneyCruller
teen, 16 years old
11
 
Oh please, Mr. Derulo, let Imogen Heap into your songs again...
Pretty appropriate, but it seems like Jason Derulo's songs are getting worse with the chronology. I don't know why he has switched to such a strange voice now, though I do like the message.
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stripesanddots
teen, 15 years old
12
 
The Edited Version is Okay
I thought it was annoying the first few times I heard it, but now I love it. There is some language but it's bleeped out in the edited version.
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musicforver
teen, 14 years old
9
 
Great for tweens.
it says the s-word 4 times. but its all about how good it feels to be single.
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tatorbug
teen, 15 years old
10
 
i love this song
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the green guy
teen, 14 years old
9
 
I'm Ridin' Solo
awesome song very catchy and good message but the language is a little harsh a but all in all great song
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tutsyroll10
kid, 11 years old
10
 
thie awsome
I love this song it is so awsome
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Megan96
teen, 15 years old
6
 
There's way too much swearing.
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lilmissswagger
kid, 12 years old
10
 
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LOWK
kid, 12 years old
10
 
SOLO
LOVE IT . IT IS OK FOR MY CHILD
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parent of 16 year old
10
 
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MetaMarthMario
teen, 16 years old
10
 
4 uses of s--t. It is an okay song, and shows how you can take a breakup and have fun with it.
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Kold Duff
kid, 10 years old
10
 
s bomb 4 times not so bad
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